Date:         Wed, 29 May 2013 08:38:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stereo suggestions
Comments: To: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net>
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I have a Dual brand stereo for my Westfalia.  I selected this one because
the remote will turn off the radio.  Unfortunately, all modern stereo's
seem to have TWO power leads.  According to the wiring diagram, one of
these is switched (from ignition) and the other is permanently tied in.
The switched is the "trigger" signal to turn on the unit while the primary
power is the permanent one.  Unfortunately, the permanent power draws as
many amps off as it does on, so I also placed a switch in this line which
then negates the remote turn-off feature.  I would like to find a unit that
has USB/iPhone and when it is off it is OFF except for maybe a few
milliamps to keep the memory charged.



Alan Felder
Austin TX
82 Diesel Westy

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On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:

> Hi everyone.  Looking for a new stereo for the Westfalia.  Must have a
> remote so I can control from the bed!  Bluetooth as well, and USB to charge
> the phone from time to time.  I've found two so far.
>
> I've heard of issues with clearance in the rear before but never seen it
> myself.  When I look there seems to be tons of room.
>
> Anyway here they are.
>
> http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL029166&pathId=54&page=1
>
> http://www.blaupunkt-usa.net/products/product_details.aspx?itemid=381245
>
> Thanks
> Jeff